No, this is still not March. In fact, we still have over a month before conference tournaments get rolling, but there's no better time to start scouting out mid-major teams that could make big runs in the NCAA tournament. Teams like Gonzaga, Nevada, Lipscomb and Buffalo all have tough games ahead, and in a down year for the Pac-12 and Big East, you won't notice a big dropoff in quality, either.
Here are 10 mid-major games to circle on your calendar going forward:
This list tips off Tuesday night as Utah State travels to Fresno State for a critical Mountain West matchup at 10:30 p.